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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this crescive desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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