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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in online learning have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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