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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these compelling new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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