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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Corporations want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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