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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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