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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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