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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Academics want to know how MOOCs can be made better. To handle this crescive demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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