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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this demand for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also studies the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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