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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These massive open courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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