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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in elearning technology have enabled students all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand these open education endeavours. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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