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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which addresses issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? How can we deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Everybody wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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