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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in elearning have provided the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors 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 classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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