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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning are empowering people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education ventures. Universities want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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