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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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