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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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