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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Princeton University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better perceive these promising new open educational experiments. People want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this increasing need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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