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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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