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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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