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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online learning have empowered people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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