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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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