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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are dealing with today because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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