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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in distance learning technology enable people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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