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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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