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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also describes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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