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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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