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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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