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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in digital education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. People want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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