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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in blended learning are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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