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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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