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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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