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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that addresses issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in technology-enhanced learning have enabled humans in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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