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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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