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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in online learning are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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