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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning have empowered people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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