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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. People want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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