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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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