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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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