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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in learning technology are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Educators want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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