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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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