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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in elearning are empowering humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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