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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have enabled students all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Professors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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