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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different 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 we handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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