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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable students in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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