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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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