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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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