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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this crescive desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also studies the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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