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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing need for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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