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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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