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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to understand these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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