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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several topics that learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Everybody wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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