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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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