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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Professors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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