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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which studies issues relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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