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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this increasing need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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