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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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