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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take online classes. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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