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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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