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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are enabling humans in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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