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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses. New developments in e-learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational undertakings. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. To meet this crescive need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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