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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education are empowering people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this growing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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