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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in electronic education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a variety of issues that e-learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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