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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Teachers want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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