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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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