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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these intriguing new open education undertakings. People want to better understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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