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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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