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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in digital education technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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