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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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