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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with today because online education technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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