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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders want to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this increasing demand for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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