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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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