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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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