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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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