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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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