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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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