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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning enable learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Students want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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