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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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