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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning enable people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive open courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Everybody wants to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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