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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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