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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in elearning technology are enabling students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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