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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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