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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. Infrastructure, marketing, pedagogy, and assessment are some of the areas where questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education persist. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education experiments. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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