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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in distance learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding necessity to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to better understand these significant new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing demand for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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