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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in online learning enable humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Georgetown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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