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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in technology-enhanced learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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