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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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