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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in distance learning technology have empowered students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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