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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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