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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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