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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online education are providing the means for people all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are considering now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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