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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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