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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are empowering students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations must deal with today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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