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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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