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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in online learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take part in courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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