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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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