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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in digital education technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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