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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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