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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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