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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in e-learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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