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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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