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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online education have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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