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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in e-learning are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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