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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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