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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are having to deal with now that online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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