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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new advances in online learning have enabled people all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational ventures. Academics want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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