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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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