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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in elearning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several issues that elearning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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