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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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