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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered humans all around the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants desire to understand these promising new open education initiatives. Public servants want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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