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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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