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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open education endeavours. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing desire for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education