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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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