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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these promising new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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