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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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