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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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