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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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