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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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