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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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