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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders need to understand these interesting new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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