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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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