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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in online learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education organizations are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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