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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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