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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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