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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the key 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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