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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which describes subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to know how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this growing desire for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also explores the major 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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