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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning make it possible for students all around the world to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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