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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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