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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in online learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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