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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online education have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these compelling new open educational endeavours. Academics want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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