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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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