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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in distance learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning organizations are considering in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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