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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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