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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions must deal with today because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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