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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to better understand these significant new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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