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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These massive online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is respectable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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