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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This amazing new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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