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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these new open education experiments. People want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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