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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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