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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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