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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology are enabling learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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