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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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