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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology enable learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open educational experiments. Public servants want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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