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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in distance learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massive online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Academics want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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