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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this expanding need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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