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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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