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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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