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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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