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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning enable humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning organizations have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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