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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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