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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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