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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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