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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in elearning technology have empowered humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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