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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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