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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent changes in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners all over the world to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like The University of Chicago to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This authoritative new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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