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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to better comprehend these compelling new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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