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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology enable learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that distance learning institutions have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Educators want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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