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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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