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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? MOOCs require the instructional design and the technological capacity to process large-scale feedback and interaction in real time. What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To respond to this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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