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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in online learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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