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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in distance learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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