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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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