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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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