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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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