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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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