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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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