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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Montenegro to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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