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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these exciting new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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