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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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