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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that examines issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Trainers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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