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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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