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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are dealing with today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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