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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in e-learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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