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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to better perceive these new open education experiments. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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