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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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