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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in digital education technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand these intriguing new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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