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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Marquette University to conduct these massive open online courses? How can organizations manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desire to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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