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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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