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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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