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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Mali to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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