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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in online education are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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