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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in online learning make it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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