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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in electronic education technology enable learners all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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