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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning have enabled students all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions are struggling with today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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