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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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