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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this growing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating 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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