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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in elearning technology enable learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing desire to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to understand these important new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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