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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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