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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in learning technology have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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