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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 and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Trainers want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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