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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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