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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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