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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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