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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology are enabling people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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