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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering students all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Students want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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