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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning make it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations have to deal with today because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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