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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in elearning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also considers the most important 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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