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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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