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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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