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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in blended learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Universities want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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