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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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