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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these important new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this growing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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