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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education experiments. Students want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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