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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in e-learning have enabled humans all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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