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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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