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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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