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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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