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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology have enabled humans all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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