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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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