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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational experiments. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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