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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online education make it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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