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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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