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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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