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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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