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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure 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 innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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