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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in electronic education technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. Massive open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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