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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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