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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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