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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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