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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this developing desideratum for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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