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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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