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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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