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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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