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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desideratum for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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