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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in elearning technology are empowering students all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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