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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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