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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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