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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to take classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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