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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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