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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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