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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which talks about topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology enable students all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Academics want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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