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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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