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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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