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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online education technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this growing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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