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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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