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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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