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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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