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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also articulates the key 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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