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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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