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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to better understand these exciting new open education endeavours. Scientists want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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