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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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