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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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