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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for students 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 e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Academics want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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