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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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