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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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