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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning make it possible for humans all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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