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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with today because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a developing need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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