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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better understand these interesting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers 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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