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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in e-learning are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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