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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in distance learning technology have enabled students all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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