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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so fast. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with poor motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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