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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New developments in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this growing desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also addresses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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