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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take online courses. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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