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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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