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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in online learning are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this developing demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also explores 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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