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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this desideratum for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also explores the key 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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