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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have empowered students in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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