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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these intriguing new open educational experiments. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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