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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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