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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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