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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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