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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that analyzes topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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