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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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