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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that distance learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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