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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in learning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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