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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOCs are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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