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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning have enabled people all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Academics want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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