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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates subjects having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can participants ensure that instructors 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 massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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