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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online learning have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this demand for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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