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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these interesting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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