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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better understand these interesting new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this crescive need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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