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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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