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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are a lot of topics that online learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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