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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important 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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