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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in elearning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also investigates the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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