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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in classes online. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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