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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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