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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning are making it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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