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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in online learning make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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