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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in learning technology are empowering people all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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