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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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