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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Corporations want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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