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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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