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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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