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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these interesting new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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