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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which reviews issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education ventures. Public servants want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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