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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online education have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the major 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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