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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning are empowering students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This amazing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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