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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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