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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the key 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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