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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for humans all over the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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