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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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