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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This definitive new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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