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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which examines topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. In response to this crescive demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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