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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can we be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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