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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advancements in learning technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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