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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in elearning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desideratum for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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