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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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