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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational experiments. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Professors want to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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