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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Trainers want to better understand how MOOCs can be made better. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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