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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning have enabled students all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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