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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New changes in blended learning have enabled humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these open educational experiments. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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