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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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