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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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