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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this crescive demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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