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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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