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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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