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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Universities want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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