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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in blended learning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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