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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these fascinating new open education ventures. People want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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