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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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