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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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