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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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