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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better comprehend these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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