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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in online education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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