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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning are empowering students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Trainers want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also deals with the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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