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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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