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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have provided the means for students all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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