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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major 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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