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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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