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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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