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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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