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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates topics pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is good? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Columbia University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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