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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are struggling with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education