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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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