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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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