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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in online learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. People want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this developing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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