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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of New Mexico to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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