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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education undertakings. People want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This authoritative new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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