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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better comprehend these compelling new open educational ventures. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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