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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open education ventures. Teachers want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this increasing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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