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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which researches subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Princeton University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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