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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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