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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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