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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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