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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in electronic educational technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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