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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational ventures. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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