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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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