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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online education have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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