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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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