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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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