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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Educators want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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