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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in elearning have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online education organizations are struggling with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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