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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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