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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach 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 optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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