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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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