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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent gains in electronic education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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