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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these promising new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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