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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like iversity to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everyone wants to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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