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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in learning technology enable humans all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better understand these important new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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