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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in online education technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Researchers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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