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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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