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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Public servants want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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