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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in distance learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can we certify 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 MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open education experiments. Teachers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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