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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in blended learning make it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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