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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in e-learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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