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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new advancements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also describes the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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