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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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