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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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