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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in e-learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because online education technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better comprehend these new open educational endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the most important 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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