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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this crescive desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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