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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these open educational endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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