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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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