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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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