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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to perceive how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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