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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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