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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions must deal with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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