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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online education have provided the means for learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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