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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in online education technology are empowering students all around the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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