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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Universities want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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