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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which investigates issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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