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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these exciting new open education endeavours. Academics want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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