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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What 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 participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education experiments. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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