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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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