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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed 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 assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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