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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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