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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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