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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desideratum for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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