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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to better understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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