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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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