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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are considering now that online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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