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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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