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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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