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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desire to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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