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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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