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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. Academics want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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