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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education experiments. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Educational Resources