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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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