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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders 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 courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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