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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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