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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also explores the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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