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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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