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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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