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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people all around the world to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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