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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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