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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This thrilling new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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