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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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