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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection which deals with subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning are empowering humans in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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