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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning enable students in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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