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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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