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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education endeavours. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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