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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are empowering learners all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are considering now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this crescive desire for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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