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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. In response to this need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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