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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which studies issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in blended learning technology are empowering learners all over the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Bowling Green State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a growing necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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