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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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