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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in distance learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because learning technology is improving so fast. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This exciting new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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