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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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