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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major 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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