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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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