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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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