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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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