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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning institutions are dealing with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing desire for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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