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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these promising new open education undertakings. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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