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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes 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 normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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