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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in elearning enable people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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