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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that investigates issues having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be made better. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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