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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that describes topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest evolvements in digital education technology enable learners all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital learning becomes more available there is a desire to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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