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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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