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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Corporations want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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