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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions must deal with today because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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