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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in blended learning technology enable students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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