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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in digital education technology enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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