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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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