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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Belgium to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants would like to understand these interesting new open educational ventures. People want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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