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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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