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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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