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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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