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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in technology-enhanced learning enable people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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