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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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