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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in e-learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to better understand these fascinating new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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