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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better perceive these promising new open education initiatives. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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