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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that addresses topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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