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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this developing need for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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