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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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