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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in online learning have empowered people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Colorado Boulder to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this need for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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