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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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