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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different 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 educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to understand these new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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