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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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