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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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