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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Intellectuals want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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