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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning are making it possible for people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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