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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in online learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to deal with today because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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