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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which reviews topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this crescive desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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