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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New gains in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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