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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in e-learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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