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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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