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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models 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 stakeholders deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to better perceive these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding need for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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