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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this expanding need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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