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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this crescive desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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