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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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