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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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