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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which researches subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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