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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are struggling with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to know how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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