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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. 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. MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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