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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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