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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. New advancements in online education technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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