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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better grasp these significant new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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