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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning are enabling people all over the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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