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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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