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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Universities want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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