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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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