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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. Massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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