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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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