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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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