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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern gains in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to better grasp these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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