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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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