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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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