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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this expanding desire for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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