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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this desire for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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