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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology have enabled humans all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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