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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in electronic education technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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