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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like California Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this expanding demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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