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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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