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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning are empowering people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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