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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a developing necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education ventures. Universities want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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