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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in elearning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. To meet this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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