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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that researches topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning have provided the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these exciting new open education initiatives. People want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this demand for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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