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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online education have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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