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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Professors want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this developing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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