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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in distance learning technology have enabled students in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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