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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these fascinating new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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