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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Instructors want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this increasing need for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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