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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in e-learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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