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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the 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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