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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these promising new open education ventures. Researchers want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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