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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology have empowered humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions must deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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