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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in electronic education technology enable people in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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