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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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