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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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