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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for students all over the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this growing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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