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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in electronic educational technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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