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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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