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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have empowered students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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