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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Professors want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this growing desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also describes 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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