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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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