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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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