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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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