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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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