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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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