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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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