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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Scholars want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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