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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in e-learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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