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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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