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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take online courses. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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