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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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