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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in elearning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this developing need for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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