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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also analyzes the key 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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