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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. In response to this need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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