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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also talks about the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)