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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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