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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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