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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in digital education technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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