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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in online education are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education undertakings. Instructors want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education