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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in online learning enable people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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